Can Britain's ties with the US survive a second Trump presidency?
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Gideon talks to Sir Alex Younger, former head of Britain's secret intelligence service MI6, about the "special relationship" between the US and the UK. They discuss Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard for the role of US director of national intelligence and they also consider what Britain needs to do to secure a role for itself in the world order.
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Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner.
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